You are here

Residential Builder

Veterans applying for a residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license may substitute up to 60 hours of their military experience towards prelicensure education requirements. The veteran must submit an affidavit signed by a commanding officer, supervisor, or military superior with direct knowledge of his or her service stating the veteran’s experience includes all of the following:

Business management, estimating, and job costing

Design and building science

Contracts, liability, and risk management

Marketing and sales

Project management and scheduling

The current Michigan residential code

Additionally, per MCL 338.2204, initial license registration or application processing fee may be waived for veterans applying for licensure as a residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor.

In order for the fees to be waived or the experience to be applied towards the requirements for licensure, the applicant must provide either form DD214 or DD215 to prove separation from the armed forces was with an honorable character of service or under honorable conditions (general) character of service.